Athletes’ Responsibility
- Each participant is personally responsible for any substances that enter their body.
- Possession, use, or attempted use of prohibited substances may result in immediate disqualification and a ban of up to four years in future competitions.
- Even accidental doping does not protect from consequences.
Typical Risk Areas
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Dietary supplements
Many supplements contain ingredients not listed on the packaging. Use only products tested by independent institutions. -
Over-the-counter medication
Even freely available products (e.g., cold or pain medication) may be on the prohibited list. The effect depends on the active ingredient and dosage. -
Prescription medication
If you are prescribed medication, inform your doctor that you are participating in an international sports competition.
Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)
- If you need to take medication that is on the WADA prohibited list, you must have a valid TUE.
- The corresponding form must be submitted during on-site registration.
- Without a valid exemption, participation in the competitions is not possible.
Further information and application forms:
NADA Austria
Medizinische Ausnahmegenehmigungen
WADA
TUE Application Form
Doping Controls
- Doping controls may be carried out at any time during Unicon 22 without prior notice.
- The selection of athletes follows the international standards of WADA.
